IDW has put up a 5 page preview of Transformers The Animated Movie #2,the adaption of the classic 1986 movie, due out on 22nd November.
Auto Assembly 2009 Early Bird Ticket Discounts Extended!
With only a week to go before the early bird discounts run out on tickets for Auto Assembly 2009 and tickets rise to their full prices, we can announce… [more]
Tyrese Gibson still can’t believe his luck at being cast in Transformers
Star of Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Tyrese Gibson, is naturally excited about being part of the movies, but still can’t get… [more]
Megan Fox not on the market again?
Bad news fellas, it seems the most beautiful woman in the world (after Arcee of course), Megan Fox, is not on the market and in the hunt once again for… [more]
Transformers 2 – Transformers Revenge of the Fallen – Trailer
The first trailer for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen was removed from YouTube within hours, expect this one to last just as long! It's the full trailer… [more]
Gregg Berger To Attend Auto Assembly 2009!!
We've just been sent this press released from Simon and Sven from Auto Assembly, and it's big news. Get read for some Decepto-chop munching at AA this… [more]
February 2007 Comics from IDW
A big update here for IDW’s Transformers titles in February 2007.
The Transformers Prime Directive Movie Prequel #1
Simon Furman; Chris Ryall (w), Don Figueroa (a & c)Before the live-action Transformers movie spectacularly explodes onto theater screens next summer, read the official beginning of the story right here! In this four-part prequel to the film, “Prime Directive” written by Ryall and Furman and featuring artist Don Figeruoa’s take on the movie characters, travel from CYBERTRON to Earth as we see what momentous events led to the Transformers bringing their war to our world. In issue one, BUMBLEBEE and a cadre of AUTOBOTS experience the lethal battle of Tyger Pax! Featuring two special photo variant covers�one AUTOBOT cover and one DECEPTICON cover.
*Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio
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FC � $3.99 � 32 pages
The Transformers Prime Directive Movie Prequel #1�Black & White Variant
Simon Furman & Chris Ryall (w), Don Figueroa (a & c)Prefer your movie prequels uncolorized? This special variant edition of the lead-in to the upcoming Transformers movie is exactly the same as the color edition… minus the color! That’s right, part one of the prequel to “Prime Directive” features Don Figueroa’s artwork in its prime state.
*B&W covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
B & W � 32 pages � $3.99
The Transformers Escalation #4 – Cover
Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a) Su, Scherwinski (c)Things go ballistic in Brasyna, as�with the world watching�the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS clash in the no man’s land between two opposing armies on a hair-trigger. And… OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON square up for their first full on, one-on-one battle in many millennia! And… HOT ROD, NIGHTBEAT and HARDHEAD pitch in. And… Verity and Jimmy walk into the lion’s den (again!) Phew! By Simon Furman (Transformers Stormbringer) and E.J. Su (Transformers Infiltration).
*Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers See your order form for special incentives
FC � 32 pages � $3.99
The Transformers Generations #11 – Cover
Bob Budiansky (w); Don Perlin (a) Nick Roche (c)IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Nick Roche (Transformers Spotlight Shockwave) once again presents a new cover recreation of the original cover art. This issue features the threat of Astrotrain in the story, “The Cure!” originally presented in Marvel Comics’ The Transformers #30!
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FC � 32 pages � $2.99
The Transformers Stormbringer TPB
Simon Furman (w), Don Figueroa (a & c)For those of you craving unchecked, giant robot action on an epic scale, look no further than this special space epic. In “Infiltration,” we had tantalizing hints about the state of play elsewhere in the TRANSFORMERS universe, but now we look in on CYBERTRON itself, unlocking a dark, dark chapter in the planet’s history, one that is about to hit the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS again… full force! By the Beast Wars team supreme of Simon Furman and Don Figueroa. This special collected edition also features a sketchbook from artist Figueroa, too.
TPB � FC � 104 pages � $17.99 � ISBN 1-60010-018-X
Spotlight Hot Rod Released and Preview
Out today in all good comic stores is IDW’s Transformers Spotlight Hot Rod. To wet your appetite, IDW has put up a 5 page preview and scans of all 4 covers.
TF Spotlight – Soundwave in IDW’s Art Du Jour!
IDW Publishing’s have posted an inked cover image of Transformers Spotlight – Soundwave in their Art Du Jour! section. The art is by Nick Roche and is released in March next year.
This Weeks Comic Releases
Tomorrow sees the release of Transformers Generations #9 in three different covers from IDW. There is a five page preview on IDW’s site.
IDW @ BotCon
IDW Publishing have revealed their plans for this weeks BotCon convention and who will be attending. The information can be found here.
Simon Furman & Andy Wildman UK Signing
Simon Furman and Andy Wildman will be appearing at a “Comic & Book Signing”, organised by Close Encounters. The signing takes place on 28th October in bedford.
The promotional leaflet can be found here.
Thanks to Mr Pondexter of our forums for the news.
Interview with Bob Budiansky
TransFans.net have interviewed Bob Budiansky, the man responsible for many of the names and profiles from the orignal Marvel comic series and now working on IDW’s Transformers The Movie Comic Adaptation.
The interview can be found here.
IDW Art Du Jour – Sixshot
The focus for todays Art Du Jour! is on The Transformers Spotlight Sixshot, will a coloured page of Sixshot himself. The comic is written by Simon Furman coloured by Rob Ruffolo.
Latest Comic Releases – 6th September
IDW have uploaded the covers and a 5 page preview of The Transformers Stormbringer #3 and The Transformers Generations #7 on their “New Releases” page. These will be available today in North America or in the next couple of days in the rest of the world.
